Starting At The Bottom [Sebastian Stan]

[36 - Real Life]

"YOU DON'T have to go through with it, you know that right?" Scarlet asked, looking at the young writer with worry. Although Tiff gave a smile, it didn't work to hide the bags under her eyes.

"It's fine Scar, I'm an actress remember?" She turned away and let her hair loose, running her fingers through it to untangle any knots.

Luckily for Tiff, the kissing scene didn't involve any tight costumes or makeup, she got to wear loose clothes and a worn out cap, much to her delight. Letting out a yawn, she stood up and left the trailer with the red head.

She heard her name being called and turned to see Tom and Lizzie running towards her. From the corner of her eye, she could see Seb turn ever so slightly to look. Shaking it off, she ran towards the pair and gave a laugh as they all collided into a group hug.

"We're going to miss you, Tiff! It won't be the same!" Lizzie exclaimed, screaming slightly and flinging her hands outwards.

Just as the author was about to speak, shouts resounded through the set and she smiled at the group before walking off. Breathe, she reminded herself. Just breathe and get it over with.

She took the tips from the director, completely ignoring her ex who stood right next to her. Once they were done going over the scene, Tiff nodded and walked off to her starting position.

She heard the director shout and began running towards where Seb stood, cap covering half his face.

"Bucky Barnes don't you dare leave!" The young woman shouted, angry tears falling out of her eyes as she breathed heavily.

The man turned around slowly, coming face to face with her. He frowned sadly, stepping closer to her slowly, letting the people surrounding them pass by.

"Nova... what are you doing here?" Bucky placed his hands on the small girl's arms, looking her over her strange assortment of an outfit.

"Don't you Nova me! You were going to leave me, Bucky!" Celeste stepped away, frowning angrily at her lover. "After everything.... you're leaving me? I thought you loved me! I love you!"

"You can't love, Celeste. You're not normal, because you don't feel love." The two were getting angry at each other, glaring holes into the other's head. "I have to go because I can't be with you, and it hurts."

"You don't think it hurts me!?" Celeste screamed, grabbing Bucky's head with both hands and quieting her voice. "You don't think it kills me that I can't feel what you feel?"

The two didn't know what happened next, but they were suddenly out of the crowded street and into an alleyway, the girls back against the wall and their two lips connected passionately.

When they pulled away, their foreheads pressed together as their eyes connected, Bucky whispered words to her over and over, confusing Celeste. "I'm sorry."

It wasn't until she felt the burning in her stomach, the blood pouring out in waterfalls and her life leaving her that she realised why he was apologising. Celeste looked at him with betrayal as she collapsed, only to find herself in Bucky's arms still and him knelt on the ground beside her.

Tears fell from both their eyes as the extra terrestrial's life left her body and her body felt heavy. Her arms and legs dropped down, leaving only her shuddering breathes and half closed eyes to show the man if she was alive.

"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry." Bucky cried, cradling her to his chest as he felt her last breathe leave and watched her once colourful eyes dull until they were a light grey. Reaching his hands out, Bucky shakily closed his lovers eyes.

Tiff's eyes flung open when the director shouted cut and she scrambled out of Seb's arms instantly. She gave him a nod before walking off quickly, refusing to turn around in case he was still looking.

SEB WATCHED Tiff walk away, feeling a dull ache in the centre of his chest as she hugged Tom and the others. Rubbing it slightly, he turned away quickly and started taking off his jacket.

"I thought we said not to screw it up?" Chris asked, walking over to his friend with a raised eyebrow. "I saw how you were looking at her mate, you miss her."

"You don't think I know that?" The Romanian asked, ripping off his costume and putting on his normal clothes. "I know that I miss her, I know I messed up and I bloody well know that I want her back!"

"Then go get her!" Chris grabbed his friend's shirt, pulling him closer and pointing towards the young brunette. "She's not leaving until two days. You have two days to try and win her Seb, don't give up because you think you've lost her!"

Pushing him slightly, Chris walked off towards the woman he had just been talking about. Seb sat down, hands in his hair, staring at the girl.

I'm not giving up on you, he thought. I'll win you back.

A/N to be honest guys, I'm thinking of just ending this at 40 chapters because I don't know how I can make it last to 50. I was going to end it here, but I'm not that mean ;-)